Gladiator (2000) - Page 71 - Blu-ray Forum

banned user105 · 09-01-2009, 02:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JJxiv1215

Agree. Again, an in-motion screenshot, @ 720p, and then compressed to JPEG format...

Regardless, those screens are pretty much representative of what the movie looks like. Very disappointing.

HAVOKK · 09-01-2009, 02:56 PM

ok, well heres something to compare to.. this is also in jpg and screened at 720p...

now you cant tell me jpg is ruining the gladiator pics.. and I didnt take motion shots.. I skimmed through to find the best parts for best pics..

Trust me.. I could have found worse..

Deadset · 09-01-2009, 02:57 PM

Just read the digital bits review...still waiting on Marty to pick this up and review it. Kinda strange how he didn't get a review copy and the price is already discounted.

tilapiah6 · 09-01-2009, 02:59 PM

I don't think this question has been asked yet, and if it has, sorry.

For the people who have watched Gladiator on Blu-ray, how does it compare to the VQ of Gangs of New York? Is it as bad as that, better, or worse?

Philnerd · 09-01-2009, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jumpman

EDIT: Just came up on an extended scene, and yeah, it has a pop and detail to it that the previous scene didn't have

Did you notice this even at your normal viewing distance?

Mike2060 · 09-01-2009, 03:00 PM

The pics could have been in 8k and they would still look like snit.

robertc88 · 09-01-2009, 03:02 PM

It's all over the place folks reading posts.

It's terrible and couldn't stand watching it.
I am or will sell it.
It isn't as bad as I've read posts about it.
It could be better but I'm happy with as it is better than the SD DVD.
I am taking advantage of the BB offer because I'm buying Braveheart anyway and get $10 off both and then another $10 since I have the SD DVD.
They may end up reissuing it but I have the best available copy if they don't and if they do, all the better and I'll buy it.

Etc. Etc. Etc.

I got it this morning along with Braveheart at BB, the latter a no brainer as I watched my rental twice fully now. I'll watch Gladiator first via my Netflix rental later today and SEE WHAT I THINK. It is going to have to be awful for me to return my purchase. I have no problems with TDK even with screen caps pointing out the EE. I have a 40" Samsung LCD. I don't notice it when I watch it. How many review sites gave that BD a 5.0 for PQ??

Grant it DNR is another story but I'll see how bad it is on Gladiator.

Master And Commander and complaints about the quality of that BD? I'm happy with it and is much better IMHO versus the SD DVD I own for both PQ and AQ with my equipment.

Sussudio · 09-01-2009, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by benricci

Compressed JPEGs at 720p are kind of pointless. Also, do we really need another Gladiator thread when there are so many open already?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blu-Benny

i 2nd this!!!

3rd.....

robertc88 · 09-01-2009, 03:04 PM

Forget the grabs. Watch the darn thing folks via a rental if you are on the fence!!

HAVOKK · 09-01-2009, 03:05 PM

uughh.. (sudio) you must have pre-ordered and don't want to admit the pq is sh!t? I know jpg doesnt represent the full quality, im not stupid.. but come on, you and me both know a good blu-ray in jpg will look good, and a bad one bad.

also, agreed robert.. even with sucky image quality its worth a rewatch for the purpose of a great movie and audio.

Jumpman · 09-01-2009, 03:06 PM

Phil,

Slightly. Obviously, I noticed when I walked up to it but I sat down immediately to see if I could tell and again, it was slight, but it was there.

Again, not enough to condemn the previous scene, which I do contend didn't have all of the detail. Depending on the shots, the detail through out varies, with the extended scenes having the most.

SlaughterX · 09-01-2009, 03:07 PM

So did anyone pick it up yet...? I need to know if it actually comes with the $10 MIR form or not before I buy it...

banned user105 · 09-01-2009, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlaughterX

So did anyone pick it up yet...? I need to know if it actually comes with the $10 MIR form or not before I buy it...

Yes, it actually does. You need to cut out the UPC from your DVD and your Blu-Ray as well as send your original receipt.

Wdm81 · 09-01-2009, 03:10 PM

That above screenshot of the scene where Gladiator needs to wear an oxygen mask is my favourite part of the film

moopher · 09-01-2009, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by O_V_N

Glad you took the initiative to contact someone. My only recommendations would have been to add specifics (e.g., timecodes, etc.)

I would have also demanded a refund.

(P.S. Is it true that you watched both, or are you going on other people's reviews?)

That's the whole point, to maintain the respect, not to start demanding things. So a letter like this might be the difference between getting what we all want and getting snubbed.

Great letter by the way!

DetroitSportsFan · 09-01-2009, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike2060

The pics could have been in 8k and they would still look like snit.

owa · 09-01-2009, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertc88

Forget the grabs. Watch the darn thing folks via a rental if you are on the fence!!

Good advice, imo.

Edit: But thanks for the screenshots anyway.

Blu-Malibu2009 · 09-01-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by doctorthodt

Yes, it actually does. You need to cut out the UPC from your DVD and your Blu-Ray as well as send your original receipt.

(1) Is it $10 for each of them or $10 for them combined?

(2) Does the rebate apply to all DVD versions? I own the single disc versions of both movies, but I know Gladiator has the Extended Edition with multiple discs and I think Braveheart also has a 2-disc DVD as well.

Sussudio · 09-01-2009, 03:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HAVOKK

uughh.. (sudio) you must have pre-ordered and don't want to admit the pq is sh!t? I know jpg doesnt represent the full quality, im not stupid.. but come on, you and me both know a good blu-ray in jpg will look good, and a bad one bad.

i'm not sure if "sudio" referred to me, but i wasn't 3rding the posting of screencaps as i think that can help some people out...i was 3rding the starting of yet another gladiator thread when we have a few going already

banned user105 · 09-01-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TTUBatfan2008

(1) Is it $10 for each of them or $10 for them combined?

(2) Does the rebate apply to all DVD versions? I own the single disc versions of both movies, but I know Gladiator has the Extended Edition with multiple discs and I think Braveheart also has a 2-disc DVD as well.

$10 for each and yeah it applies to all versions.

09-01-2009, 03:00 PM	#1406
Mike2060 Banned Member since:Feb 2009 Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:1	The pics could have been in 8k and they would still look like snit. Last edited by Deciazulado; 09-02-2009 at 01:24 AM.

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09-01-2009, 02:56 PM	#1402
HAVOKK Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:5	ok, well heres something to compare to.. this is also in jpg and screened at 720p... now you cant tell me jpg is ruining the gladiator pics.. and I didnt take motion shots.. I skimmed through to find the best parts for best pics.. Trust me.. I could have found worse..

09-01-2009, 02:57 PM	#1403
Deadset Man in the Box Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Home Theater Gallery:28 4K collection:247 Blu-ray collection:2478 DVD collection:214 iTunes collection:3 Prime collection:52 Blu-ray reviews: 14 Trading Score:34	Just read the digital bits review...still waiting on Marty to pick this up and review it. Kinda strange how he didn't get a review copy and the price is already discounted.

09-01-2009, 02:59 PM	#1404
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	I don't think this question has been asked yet, and if it has, sorry. For the people who have watched Gladiator on Blu-ray, how does it compare to the VQ of Gangs of New York? Is it as bad as that, better, or worse?

09-01-2009, 03:02 PM	#1407
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	It's all over the place folks reading posts. It's terrible and couldn't stand watching it. I am or will sell it. It isn't as bad as I've read posts about it. It could be better but I'm happy with as it is better than the SD DVD. I am taking advantage of the BB offer because I'm buying Braveheart anyway and get $10 off both and then another $10 since I have the SD DVD. They may end up reissuing it but I have the best available copy if they don't and if they do, all the better and I'll buy it. Etc. Etc. Etc. I got it this morning along with Braveheart at BB, the latter a no brainer as I watched my rental twice fully now. I'll watch Gladiator first via my Netflix rental later today and SEE WHAT I THINK. It is going to have to be awful for me to return my purchase. I have no problems with TDK even with screen caps pointing out the EE. I have a 40" Samsung LCD. I don't notice it when I watch it. How many review sites gave that BD a 5.0 for PQ?? Grant it DNR is another story but I'll see how bad it is on Gladiator. Master And Commander and complaints about the quality of that BD? I'm happy with it and is much better IMHO versus the SD DVD I own for both PQ and AQ with my equipment.

09-01-2009, 03:04 PM	#1409
robertc88 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007	Forget the grabs. Watch the darn thing folks via a rental if you are on the fence!!

09-01-2009, 03:05 PM	#1410
HAVOKK Active Member Member since:Oct 2008 Blu-ray collection:24 Blu-ray reviews:5	uughh.. (sudio) you must have pre-ordered and don't want to admit the pq is sh!t? I know jpg doesnt represent the full quality, im not stupid.. but come on, you and me both know a good blu-ray in jpg will look good, and a bad one bad. also, agreed robert.. even with sucky image quality its worth a rewatch for the purpose of a great movie and audio.

09-01-2009, 03:06 PM	#1411
Jumpman Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Nov 2008 Location:Durham, NC 4K collection:56 Blu-ray collection:114 DVD collection:7 Digital collection:230 iTunes collection:1784 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:39	Phil, Slightly. Obviously, I noticed when I walked up to it but I sat down immediately to see if I could tell and again, it was slight, but it was there. Again, not enough to condemn the previous scene, which I do contend didn't have all of the detail. Depending on the shots, the detail through out varies, with the extended scenes having the most.

09-01-2009, 03:07 PM	#1412
SlaughterX Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Marion, IL Home Theater Gallery:26 4K collection:208 Blu-ray collection:1089 DVD collection:12 Trading Score:1	So did anyone pick it up yet...? I need to know if it actually comes with the $10 MIR form or not before I buy it...

09-01-2009, 03:10 PM	#1414
Wdm81 Special Member Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Canada 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:864 DVD collection:85 Blu-ray reviews: 6	That above screenshot of the scene where Gladiator needs to wear an oxygen mask is my favourite part of the film

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